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Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a follow-up conversation with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, revisiting tech and innovation discussions from their previous Washington DC meeting. The two discussed India-US collaboration, but there were no fresh announcements on Tesla or Starlink. The conversation has sparked fresh buzz around future tech partnerships.

PM Modi spoke with Elon Musk, revisiting earlier tech and innovation discussions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are back in conversation — and this time, it’s not just about electric vehicles. On Friday, PM Modi revealed via a post on X (formerly Twitter) that he spoke with Musk to follow up on their earlier meeting in Washington DC. The two reportedly discussed how India and the US can collaborate on technology and innovation.

Modi called the discussion “wide-ranging” and said it covered “the immense potential for collaboration.” India, he added, remains “committed to advancing our partnerships with the US in these domains.” While no new deal was officially announced, the tone and timing of the message have sparked buzz in both political and business circles.

Spoke to @elonmusk and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year. We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation. India remains committed to advancing our…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 18, 2025

A follow-up to their DC meeting

Back in February, Modi and Musk met during the Prime Minister’s US visit. That interaction had focused largely on Tesla’s India entry plans, Starlink satellite internet, and the broader scope of US-India tech ties. This recent conversation seems to be a continuation of that roadmap.

The PM’s post on X did not specify the topics in detail but hinted at continuity from their earlier talks. “We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation,” Modi posted.

Why this matters now

The timing of this interaction comes as India looks to fast-track domestic tech manufacturing, especially in areas like EVs, space, and AI. Elon Musk’s companies — Tesla, Starlink, SpaceX, and xAI — intersect with many of India’s emerging focus sectors.

India’s PLI (Production-Linked Incentive) schemes, 5G rollouts, satellite internet ambitions, and semiconductor missions are all areas where tech giants like Musk could play a major role.

If Tesla or Starlink were to scale in India, it could have ripple effects on job creation, infrastructure, and digital access, especially in remote regions.

What’s next?

So far, neither Tesla nor the Indian government has confirmed concrete outcomes from this latest conversation. But if previous patterns are anything to go by, big moves usually follow quiet discussions.

Siddharth Shankar brings over a decade of experience in the realm of journalism, film making, and marketing, currently heading the Technology, Science, Gaming, and Automobile sections. He blends his expertise and passion to bring forth cutting-edge stories that resonate with a dynamic audience. Siddharth co-founded BWAutoworld.com for BW Businessworld and was leading Science and Technology domains for TimesNow Digital. For leads Siddharth can be reached on Twitter – @Siddh4rth

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